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BABY-COMP
Same as Lady-Comp, but equipped with a special programme for the planning of a pregnancy.
| 0.7 |
Natural, very reliable, easy-to use, environmentally appropriate and healthy contraception. If desired, programme can be upgraded at a later date.
No burden on the body through chemicals. One time investment, no follow-up costs. There are a few days when abstinence or the use of a condom is required. |
There are a few days when abstinence or the use of a condom is required. |
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CHEMICAL CONTRACEPTIVES
Gel, creme, suppository destroy the coating of the sperm by means of chemical substances and make it sterile.
| 3.0 .... 25. 0 |
Can be spontaneously inserted. |
Must be inserted immediately before having sexual intercourse. Sometimes itching, reddening possible. Not very reliable. |
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PILL
There are approx. 100 different variations. The body receives hormones dosed by cycle days (oestrogens and progesterone), which simulate a pregnancy. The menstruation is caused by the sudden hormone decrease in the pill break.
| 0.1 to 0.9 |
Very safe |
Serious side-effects in various forms. Higher risk when smoking and drinking alcohol. One-sided contraception; the partner is not integrated. |
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CONDOM
Condom consists of thin latex (gum). It is soft and elastic and should be placed over the penis before having sexual intercourse.
| 1.0 bis 5.0 |
No side-effects, can be used at any time. Protects against infections, such as aids. |
On highly fertile days particularly disciplined usage required. |
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MINI-PILL
The hormone progesterone slows down the building of the uterine mucosa, ensures that the cervical mucus remains impermeable and the ovarian canal immobile.
| 0.4 to 2.5 |
Quite reliable.
Contrary to the pill the ovulation is not prevented. |
Requires discipline. Even a variation of two hours, when taking the pill, indicate reduced reliability. Often spotting and inter-menstrual bleeding occur. Hormonal influence. |
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TEMPERATURE METHOD in combination with OBSERVING CERVICAL MUCUS
Every morning before getting up temperature is taken. Additionally consistence of the mucus is controlled and evaluated by fingers at the vaginal entrance.
| >1.0 |
No side-effects, natural method. Women get to know their body. Very reliable. |
Requires discipline. Many application and evaluation regulations. It requires experience to interpret the curves and signs in a correct way. |
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THREE-MONTHLY INJECTION
It prevents fertilisation and ovulation.
| 0.2 to 0.4 |
Very reliable. |
Serious side-effects. Only for women “at mature age” who no longer need family planning. |
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IMPLANON
An Implanon-rod is inserted under the skin in the upper arm (by the doctor). Fertilisation and ovulation is prevented.
| 0.2 bis 0.4 |
Very reliable. |
Serious side-effects. New method, not comprehensively researched so far. |
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STERILISATION
of the man or the woman
| 0 |
Absolutely reliable. |
Surgical operation which is mostly irreversible. |
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COIL
The coil is inserted into the uterus. Consists of plastic surrounded by copper wire. The copper makes sperm immobile and acts as foreign body against which immune cells are produced.
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Quite reliable. Depending on the model, the coil can be used for two to five years. |
Risk of inflammation and tubal pregnancies. Painful insertion, regular gynaecologic controls required. Not suitable for women who want to have a child later on. |
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LADY-COMP
1 x daily approx. 60 seconds (after waking up) temperature is taken by placing the thermometer under the tongue. By pressing the button, the display is illuminated • green • = infertile, • red • = fertile. All data for exact recognition of ovulation is programmed.
| 0.7 |
Natural, very reliable, easy-to use, environmentally appropriate and healthy contraception. If desired, programme can be upgraded at a later date.
No burden on the body through chemicals. One time investment, no follow-up costs. There are a few days when abstinence or the use of a condom is required. |
There are a few days when abstinence or the use of a condom is required. |
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DIAPHRAGM
The Diaphragm is a relatively big latex cap inserted via the vagina and placed in front of the cervix.
| 4.0 |
Can be inserted spontaneously. |
The cap must be individually adapted and inserted with a spermatocidal creme. Insertion technique must be learned. |
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